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Georgia sponsors Green Card holders across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics, with Atlanta's Fortune 500 concentration driving the bulk of employer-sponsored petitions. Secondary hubs in Savannah and Augusta add options across supply chain, defense, and medical sectors.
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We are looking for a strategic, business-oriented, and collaborative Legal Lead to join our Ethics & Legal Affairs team, this hybrid position is based in our Atlanta, Georgia office.
About the role
As Legal Lead, Patient Supply, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor supporting UCB's internal and external manufacturing, supply chain, operational initiatives, CAPEX projects including our growing biologics manufacturing footprint in the United States. You will partner closely with project teams and business leaders to provide practical legal guidance, manage complex contractual matters, mitigate risk, and help enable the successful delivery of critical investments that ultimately support patients worldwide.
Who you'll work with
You will be part of the Legal Team supporting Patient Solutions, Patient Supply, and Global Quality. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you'll partner with leaders across procurement, engineering, internal and external manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and project management. You'll also work closely with colleagues across Ethics & Legal Affairs, including Intellectual Property and Ethics & Business Integrity teams.
- Provide legal support for internal and external manufacturing and supply chain operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
- Partner on major capital investment and facility projects, including construction and equipment procurement.
- Advise on supplier disputes, claims, and contract performance issues.
- Identify and mitigate legal, compliance, and operational risks.
- Develop contracting processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks.
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following
Minimum requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
- 6+ years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial counseling skills.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Preferred requirements
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or construction industry experience.
- Experience supporting large-scale capital investment projects.
- Background advising on engineering, procurement, supply chain, and internal and external manufacturing operations.
- Ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.
- Experience working across global cross-functional teams.
- Strong interest in innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $181,000 - $238,000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a strategic, business-oriented, and collaborative Legal Lead to join our Ethics & Legal Affairs team, this hybrid position is based in our Atlanta, Georgia office.
About the role
As Legal Lead, Patient Supply, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor supporting UCB's internal and external manufacturing, supply chain, operational initiatives, CAPEX projects including our growing biologics manufacturing footprint in the United States. You will partner closely with project teams and business leaders to provide practical legal guidance, manage complex contractual matters, mitigate risk, and help enable the successful delivery of critical investments that ultimately support patients worldwide.
Who you'll work with
You will be part of the Legal Team supporting Patient Solutions, Patient Supply, and Global Quality. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you'll partner with leaders across procurement, engineering, internal and external manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and project management. You'll also work closely with colleagues across Ethics & Legal Affairs, including Intellectual Property and Ethics & Business Integrity teams.
- Provide legal support for internal and external manufacturing and supply chain operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
- Partner on major capital investment and facility projects, including construction and equipment procurement.
- Advise on supplier disputes, claims, and contract performance issues.
- Identify and mitigate legal, compliance, and operational risks.
- Develop contracting processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks.
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following
Minimum requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
- 6+ years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial counseling skills.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Preferred requirements
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or construction industry experience.
- Experience supporting large-scale capital investment projects.
- Background advising on engineering, procurement, supply chain, and internal and external manufacturing operations.
- Ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.
- Experience working across global cross-functional teams.
- Strong interest in innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $181,000 - $238,000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Georgia
Target Atlanta's corporate headquarters cluster
Atlanta is home to major corporations including Home Depot, UPS, and Delta Air Lines, all of which have established PERM labor certification histories. Focusing applications on headquarters operations increases your exposure to employers with active Green Card sponsorship infrastructure.
Research employers through PERM disclosure data
The Department of Labor publishes PERM audit files showing which Georgia employers have filed labor certifications by job title and location. Filtering this data by state lets you build a targeted list of sponsors before applying, saving considerable time and effort.
Prioritize industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing in Georgia have consistent Green Card sponsorship activity. Roles requiring specialized degrees in engineering, software development, and clinical practice tend to clear the specialty occupation threshold that PERM-based petitions require.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by visa sponsorship type
When searching for Green Card sponsorship roles in Georgia, Migrate Mate lets you filter jobs specifically by sponsorship type and state, cutting through listings where employers have not disclosed their sponsorship position and narrowing your search to verified opportunities.
Consider Savannah's growing logistics and port-related employers
The Port of Savannah has attracted significant employer investment in supply chain management, operations, and engineering. Companies scaling operations in the Savannah area represent an underutilized pipeline for Green Card sponsorship outside Atlanta's more competitive job market.
Engage immigration-savvy employers early in the process
Larger Georgia employers with dedicated HR or in-house immigration counsel are better positioned to sponsor PERM petitions efficiently. During interviews, asking about the company's prior sponsorship experience signals seriousness and helps you assess whether they have the internal capacity to support a Green Card case.
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Which industries in Georgia sponsor the most Green Card visas?
Technology, healthcare, and manufacturing lead Green Card sponsorship activity in Georgia. The Atlanta metro's concentration of software companies, hospital systems, and corporate headquarters generates consistent PERM labor certification filings. Logistics and supply chain employers tied to the Port of Savannah and Augusta's defense and cybersecurity sector also contribute meaningfully to sponsorship volume statewide.
Which cities in Georgia have the most Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Atlanta accounts for the largest share of Green Card sponsorship jobs in Georgia by a significant margin, driven by its Fortune 500 employer base and technology sector. Savannah is a growing secondary market with strength in logistics and port operations, while Augusta supports sponsorship activity in defense contracting, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
What types of roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Georgia?
Roles that qualify for employer-sponsored Green Cards in Georgia generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, with software engineers, data scientists, registered nurses, physical therapists, and manufacturing engineers appearing frequently in PERM filings. Positions where the employer can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available tend to move through the PERM process more predictably.
How do I find Green Card sponsorship jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter job listings in Georgia by Green Card sponsorship and industry. Beyond job boards, reviewing the Department of Labor's PERM disclosure data identifies which Georgia employers have sponsored roles similar to yours. Targeting companies with prior sponsorship history significantly improves your chances of finding an employer willing and able to support your case.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card jobs in Georgia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.